To help supply the growing health and fitness industry, TrainSmart Australia has been approved by Jobs and Skills WA to offer the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage at a heavily reduced rate.
Concession Rate: $812.64*
Non-Concession Rate: $2,742.66*
Places to study this course are limited to WA residents who fit the eligibility criteria and can attend face-to-face classes at our Perth CBD campus 2 days per week.
TrainSmart Australia have designed this course with a focus on equipping students with business skills to start and manage their own home business.
By studying with TrainSmart Australia you will learn to:
As a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, you’re eligible to apply with a health fund provider to give your clients access to medical fund rebates from your services. The first step to qualify for this service is to become a member of a Recognised Association like the Association of Massage Therapist AMT.
TrainSmart Australia is proudly partnered with AMT to provide graduates with a pathway to meeting the key requirements of becoming a provider.
Keys steps to becoming a Medical Rebates Provider:
To achieve the HLT50215 Diploma of Remedial Massage at TrainSmart Australia you must successfully complete 21 units of competency and 200 hours of work placement.
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTMSG003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG004
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage techniques.
Provide remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists working with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM).
Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
HLTMSG006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to meet the needs of clients of different genders and at different stages of life. It also includes the requirement to be able to identify and respond to other specific needs with which the practitioner may be unfamiliar. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG008
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments, both from an individual client and whole of practice perspective. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
Develop massage practice
HLTMSG001
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. This unit applies to massage therapists.
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors who take pro-active responsibility for their own professional development.
Engage with health professionals and the health system
CHCPRP005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports. This unit applies to individuals working in health or community services who work autonomously with clients in the provision of services.
Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTINF004
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibilities for infection prevention and control in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAAP003
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This unit applies to individuals who plan and provide services with some level of autonomy. Some disciplines will require a state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.
Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG002
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques. This unit applies to massage therapists.
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit applies to all workers.
Provide First Aid
HLTAID011
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
** Please note. This Unit: ‘HLTAID011 Provide first aid’ is trained and assessed externally. Learners are expected to arrange and complete this unit themselves at their own cost with another RTO or Training Organisation eg St John Ambulance, and then apply for Mutual Recognition with TSA.
Provide reflexology for relaxation
HLTREF002
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for reflexology, make observations of the feet and then select and use basic reflexology techniques and sequences based on information and observations. This unit applies to individuals who provide reflexology relaxation sessions either as part of their work as a dedicated reflexologist or in conjunction with other treatment modalities. It does not include reflexology for therapeutic purposes.
Develop aromatherapy practice
HLTARO001
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of aromatherapy practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. This unit applies to aromatherapists.
Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP002
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services.
Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBBOS004
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide aromatherapy massages using blended aromatic plant oils. It requires the ability to establish priorities with clients, and synthesise knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin science and lifestyle factors to select aromatic oils and massage techniques to meet client needs. Aromatherapy massage can be a single treatment, or form part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to beauty and spa therapists who work in beauty salons, massage clinics and spas. In this environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions. They have knowledge across a range of aromatherapy massage techniques and blended oils.
Market new business ventures
BSBESB404
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data. The unit applies to those establishing a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation
Establish and manage client relationships
CHCCOM006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional one-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention. This unit applies to community services or health workers who have defined responsibilities to work independently with clients within broad but established guidelines.
Manage work health and safety
HLTWHS004
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements. This unit applies to workers who have responsibility for WHS as part of their role, including workers with obligations under WHS legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), or their officers (as defined by relevant legislation).
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
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To help supply the growing health and fitness industry, TrainSmart Australia has been approved by Jobs and Skills WA to offer the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage at a heavily reduced rate.
Places to study this course are limited to WA residents who fit the eligibility criteria and attend face-to-face classes 2 days per week.
TrainSmart Australia has designed this course with a focus on equipping students with business skills to start and manage their own home businesses.
By studying with TrainSmart Australia you will learn to:
As a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, you’re eligible to apply with a health fund provider to give your clients access to medical fund rebates from your services. The first step to qualify for this service is to become a member of a Recognised Association like the Association of Massage Therapist AMT.
TrainSmart Australia is proudly partnered with AMT to provide graduates with a pathway to meeting the key requirements of becoming a provider.
Keys steps to becoming a Medical Rebates Provider:
To achieve the HLT50215 Diploma of Remedial Massage at TrainSmart Australia you must successfully complete 21 units of competency and 200 hours of work placement (i.e clinic hours).
Our classes are structured to teach you the theoretical components of each unit and also prepare you for your practical assessments.
Approximately 2-3 weeks are spent on each unit.
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTMSG003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG004
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage techniques.
Provide remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists working with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM).
Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
HLTMSG006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to meet the needs of clients of different genders and at different stages of life. It also includes the requirement to be able to identify and respond to other specific needs with which the practitioner may be unfamiliar. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG008
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments, both from an individual client and whole of practice perspective. This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
Develop massage practice
HLTMSG001
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. This unit applies to massage therapists.
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors who take pro-active responsibility for their own professional development.
Engage with health professionals and the health system
CHCPRP005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports. This unit applies to individuals working in health or community services who work autonomously with clients in the provision of services.
Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTINF004
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibilities for infection prevention and control in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAAP003
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This unit applies to individuals who plan and provide services with some level of autonomy. Some disciplines will require a state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.
Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG002
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options. This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques. This unit applies to massage therapists.
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit applies to all workers.
Provide First Aid
HLTAID011
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
** Please note. This Unit: ‘HLTAID011 Provide first aid’ is trained and assessed externally. Learners are expected to arrange and complete this unit themselves at their own cost with another RTO or Training Organisation eg St John Ambulance, and then apply for Mutual Recognition with TSA.
Provide reflexology for relaxation
HLTREF002
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for reflexology, make observations of the feet and then select and use basic reflexology techniques and sequences based on information and observations. This unit applies to individuals who provide reflexology relaxation sessions either as part of their work as a dedicated reflexologist or in conjunction with other treatment modalities. It does not include reflexology for therapeutic purposes.
Develop aromatherapy practice
HLTARO001
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of aromatherapy practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. This unit applies to aromatherapists.
Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP002
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services.
Provide aromatherapy massages
SHBBBOS004
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide aromatherapy massages using blended aromatic plant oils. It requires the ability to establish priorities with clients, and synthesise knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin science and lifestyle factors to select aromatic oils and massage techniques to meet client needs. Aromatherapy massage can be a single treatment, or form part of a series of treatments. This unit applies to beauty and spa therapists who work in beauty salons, massage clinics and spas. In this environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions. They have knowledge across a range of aromatherapy massage techniques and blended oils.
Market new business ventures
BSBESB404
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data. The unit applies to those establishing a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation
Establish and manage client relationships
CHCCOM006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional one-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention. This unit applies to community services or health workers who have defined responsibilities to work independently with clients within broad but established guidelines.
Manage work health and safety
HLTWHS004
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements. This unit applies to workers who have responsibility for WHS as part of their role, including workers with obligations under WHS legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), or their officers (as defined by relevant legislation).
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
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